2015 GEL to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4358 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.0339 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1595 WST

2015 GEL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 1.4358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 1.0339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4018 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3838 to the December average rate of 1.0810, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.4358 was up 3.40% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,179 WST

2014 Average 6,630 WST

Yearly Trough Low 5,170 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,009.20 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.4451

1.0257

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2269, compared to 1.0920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2269

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.3292 WST (High: 1.4358 / Low: 1.1066). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 WST (High: 1.4255 / Low: 1.4008).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3292

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 1.3076) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.3271), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0195 (-1.47%).

2015 Avg (March) 1.3076

2014 Avg (March) 1.3271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4084	1.3628	1.3838
February	1.4255	1.4008	1.4101
March	1.4358	1.1066	1.3076
April	1.1035	1.0650	1.0946
May	1.0974	1.0339	1.0606
June	1.1211	1.0795	1.1048
July	1.1510	1.0991	1.1257
August	1.1257	1.0706	1.1043
September	1.1016	1.0660	1.0867
October	1.1253	1.0572	1.0801
November	1.0938	1.0625	1.0741
December	1.1132	1.0598	1.0810